Mineral County Resources
Western MT Area VI Agency on Aging, Inc., Lori Thibodeau-Seay, Director
110 Main St Ste 5 Polson, MT 59860 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188
INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Samantha Walker, Mineral County Information & AssistanceTechnician/SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) Counselor for Medicare & Medicaid. 800-266-4188 or 406-883-7284 Ext. 210 shipline8@a6wm.onmicrosoft.com
Dixie Bisson, Mineral County Information & Assistance Technician/SHIP Polson, Mt.1-800-266-4188 or 883-7284 Ext. 219 shipline2@a6wm.onmicrosoft.com
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
Local Long-Term Ombudsman, Julie White, Hot Springs 406-212-7071 cell or 406-741-3647 ombudsman3@a6wm.onmicrosoft.com
Local Long-Term Ombudsman, Kim Leibenguth Polson 800-266-4188 or 406-890-0935
ombudsman-4@a6wm.onmicrosoft.com
Montana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Carmen Sciabica – 406-444-3285 Carmen.Sciabica@mt.gov
VETERANS DIRECTED CARE
Veterans Directed Care Service Coordinator
Emilianne Lansdown 406-883-7284 Ext. 216 vdcemilianne@a6wm.onmicrosoft.com
TRANSPORTATION
Mineral County Pioneer Council, Lyn Helmgaard call for schedule 406-327-8707
DAV/Disabled American Veterans, Mary Jo Berry 822-4800, 822-2213, or 406-883-7284
Road to Recovery (Cancer patients in treatment may find help here) 877-227-2345
HEALTH SERVICES (Hospitals & Clinics)
Mineral Community Hospital – Laurel Chambers, Administrator 822-4841 or 800-654-9173
Mineral Community Medical Clinic 406-822-4803
Partnership Health Center 822-4278
HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE
Addus, Plains 888-233-8746 or 406-541-7063
Partners in Home Care/Home Health/Case Management/Hospice 888-729-8848 or 728-8848
Alzheimer’s and Dementia information website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/diseasesconditions/alzheimersanddementia
Open Caregiving – Hospice
https://www.opencaregiving.com/glossary
https://www.opencaregiving.com/hospice
HOMEMAKER & PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
Addus-Medicaid, Insurance & Private Pay (Personal Care Assistance) 406-293-9651
Benefis Spectrum Medical, Inc, (Home & Community Based) 752-0580
Partners in Home Care, Case Management & Personal Care Attendants 888-729-8848 or728-8848
Full Life Agency – Medicaid, Insurance & Private Pay (Personal Care Assistance)293-9651
Home Care Services – Medicaid, Insurance & Private Pay (Personal Care Assistance) 543-1184
Superior Senior Center-Homemaker Services-call for information 822-3334
Alberton Senior Center-Home Chore Services- Patty Saylor Tues & Thurs 722-3372
Personal Touch Home Care, Kalispell 1-800-344-5979 or 758-5422
Mesothelioma Hope Paige Baker – Advocacy Associate (855) 722-2974 https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/caregivers/
Mesothelioma Lawyer Center, Jillian Miller – Outreach Coordinator @ jmiller@cancer-outreach.com
1-800-793-4540 MesotheliomaLawyerCenter.org
Providing visitors with comprehensive mesothelioma cancer information, we also help asbestos victims recover money for medical treatment and other expenses.
MINERAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS/NUTRITIONAL MEALS (including home del.)
Alberton Senior Center, 701 Railroad Ave. 59820 – Tues. & Thurs Noon lunch 722-3372
Home Delivered Meals, Mary Jo Berry 406-822-2213
Resources things to do
https://www.cablecompare.com/blog/things-to-do-instead-watching-tv
St. Regis Senior Center, 209 Lobo Loop 59866 – Thurs. Noon, 4th Monday 6:00 pm 649-2499
Superior Senior Center, 611 5th St. Superior, 59872 – Every Wed at 4:30 822-3334
SENIOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION (Food Pantries)
Alberton Community Pantry, Back Door to Frenchtown Fire Station, 2nd and 4th Wed. 214-0353
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
CONTACT: Program Manager, Matilda Sink P.O. Box 10 St. Regis, Mt
406-214-0353 or 406-529-6547
Email: sinkmatilda@gmail.com
DELIVERIES To:
St. Regis Community Center, 39 Lobo Loop St. Regis, Mt
Superior Food Bank – Mgr. Marlene Adair – Fri.10:00 to Noon and 1:00-3:00 pm 822-1950
LEGAL SERVICES
Montana Legal Services – Missoula 800-666-6899 or 543-8343
Senior Long Term Legal Services Developer, Katy Lovell, Helena 800-332-2272 or444-7783
ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE
Mountain View Village – Contact person – Denise Lommen 800-654-9173 or 822-3719
Mineral Community Hospital 800-654-9173 or 822-4841
CASE MANAGEMENT
Benefis Spectrum Medical, Inc, (Medicaid Waiver)406-752-0580
NURSING HOME CARE
Mineral Community Hospital – Laurel Chambers, Administrator 822-4841 or 800-654-9173
LICENSED PERSONAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING & ADULT DAY CARE
Mountain View Village – 131– 6th Ave E, Superior, Robin McDermott 800-654-9173 or822-3719
PUBLIC HEALTH
Grants for Seniors
Resource to guide Seniors and retirees
Mineral County Health Dept. WIC, 406-822-3564
Public Health Nurse Jean Donovan, Barb Jasper, Amy Hengel
MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Choices for Change Counseling-Nancy Smith MSW, LCSW, LAC, GAL 406-822-5422
Mineral County Chemical Dependency Program – Nancy Smith 406-822-5422
Mental Health Emergencies (after hours) 406-542-1411
Support for overcoming substance misuse.
Top Rehab Centers
https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/montana
Start your Recovery
https://startyourrecovery.org/
Western Montana Addiction Services/Turning Point 406-532-9800
Western Montana Mental Health—Superior office 532-9150
SENIOR CITIZEN & COMMUNITY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
Emergency Housing to help Seniors Montana- Samantha Carter, Senior Care Advocate samantha@payingforseniorcare.com
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/montana
Senior Housing Contact – Rose Morrow, Human Resource Development Council 822-4251
Edna Courts, Superior 822-5030
Riverside Apartments, Superior 822-5030
Eagle Apartments, Superior 822-5030
LEIAP – Human Resource Development Council 406-728-3710
SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES
AARP Consumer Affairs Division (Complaints or questions re: telemarketing) 444-9405
Adult Protective Service Agents for Seniors at Risk – intake line 1 (844) 277-9300
Alcoholics Anonymous (find a meeting in your area) 866-972-0134
Alzheimer’s (National) Information & Referral 800-272-3900
American Cancer Society 800-422-6237
Brain Injury Association of Montana 406-541-6442
Citizen’s Advocate in Helena (same as the Better Business Bureau) 406-444-3468
Compulsive Gamblers (National) Information & Referral 800-900-9979
Death/Dying Compassionate Friends (Last Monday of the month) – Charles Renner 406-777-7339
300 E Main, Missoula, MT – Michele Valentio 406-721-3764
Discount Clothing/Secondhand Store (April 1st to Dec 24th) – Woman in Timber on
Iron Mountain Rd. – Mrs. Ireland 406-822-4294
(Tue. 10:00-2:00 p.m. Fri. 10:00-2:00 p.m. – Odd Fellows Building) JoAnn Merseal 406-822-3180
Elder Abuse – Contact Rena Ayres, Adult Protective Services 406-329-1308
Heart Association 406-273-8023
Human Resource Development Council-LIEAP-Fuel Assistance, Weatherization 406-822-4251
Human Resource (glasses, recycling) Gary Chambers, Box 670, Superior, Mt 406-822-4050
Lion’s Club (eyeglasses, recycling) Gary Chambers, Box 670, Superior 822-4050
Medic Alert/Phillips Lifeline 800-451-0525
Medicare Extra Help Program:
Low-Income Subsidy — Medicare Extra Help Program | Medicare Plans
Medicare and Medicaid Guide for Low-Income
Medicare and Medicaid Guide for Low-Income Recipients | Medicare Plans
Medicare and Social Security:
How Do I Talk To a Real Person at the Social Security Office? | Medicare Plans
Medicare Information – Local number 1-800-633-4227 or 406-883-7284
Medicare Information – National number 800-633-4227
Medicaid – Understanding the eligibility requirements to apply for Medicaid Long Term Care in Montana
Montana Medicaid Long Term Care Programs
Mineral County Helpline/Domestic Violence 866-794-2100 or 406-822-4202
Office of Public Assistance 406-293-3791
Montana Board of Housing 800-841-2840
MT Dept. of Commerce, Reverse Annuity Mortgage 800-761-6264
Montana Fair Housing Authority 406-542-2611 or 800-929-2611
Montana Legal Services Association, Missoula 800-666-6899
Montech (Technology related assistive program for those with disabilities) 406-243-5751
Social Security – Missoula office 1-866-931-9029
Social Security – National Toll-Free Line – 7 am to 7 pm 800-772-1213
State Insurance Commissioner for Montana residents 800-332-6148
Summit Independent Living Center (Advocates for people with disabilities) Missoula 406-728-1630
Veterans Administration – general information 800-827-1000 or 442-6410
Veterans Affairs, 2501 Reserve St., Missoula 406-542-2501
Veterans Self-Directed Care 406-883-7284
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
https://www.resumebuilder.com/senior-employment-programs-and-resources/